How many syllables in "cathedral"?

"cathedral" has 3 sílabas (ca - the - dral).

How to divide "cathedral"?

"cathedral" divides into 3 parts: ca · the · dral.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ca... the... dral) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"cathedral": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ca·the·dral

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ca-THE-dral(ca · the · dral)○ ● ○

Stress in "cathedral" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈθiːdrəl⁄

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IPAkəˈθiːdrəl

Sílabasca·the·dral

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How many syllables in "cathedral"?: "cathedral" has 3 sílabas (ca - the - dral).
How to divide "cathedral"?: "cathedral" divides into 3 parts: ca · the · dral.
Where is the stress in "cathedral"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cathedral"?: Say each syllable slowly (ca... the... dral) and listen on SayItVid.